Stress is an inevitable side affect of work for many of us. No matter how much we may enjoy our jobs – the deadlines, the workloads, the interpersonal demands – all of that plus more, can take a toll on us. In fact, studies have revealed that stress can wreak havoc on our immune system, […]

Former Olympic soccer player Shannon Boxx has hung up her cleats to take on a new role… as an advocate for Lupus Awareness. Boxx played for years on the Women’s gold-medal winning soccer tean in spite of the disease, keeping her diagnosis secret from everyone but one teammate. She has since gone public with her […]

Uggh! Weight. As in trying to lose weight. As in I have too much of it. As in – this has been a lifelong struggle of mine. Yes, I am always trying to lose weight. Sometimes I am better at it than other times. Sometimes I am hoping to lose five pounds and sometimes I […]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means love is in the air! Red and pink hearts are popping up in the stores, vases full of red roses are donning the florists’ windows, and restaurants are booked solid. Romance is hot, hot, hot! And sometimes for some it is not, not, not. Sometimes, we […]

OK ladies, it is time to get real here. Seems like since I have hit the age of 50 (three years past now) the need to get to the bathroom has taken on a whole new sense of urgency. Not a good feeling! I love my morning coffee, I try to drink water throughout the […]

What do you think is the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.? I used to believe that a form of cancer was the number one killer. Then I learned that every minute in the United States, someone dies from cardiovascular disease making it the number killer. Yet a new survey conducted by […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #FindRestEasy #CollectiveBias I once told my husband that sleep was overrated. I have yet to live that statement down. As busy as I am and as much as I do, I […]

It is 2016, and I am not even really sure where 2015 went. When I look back on the past year I am amazed at all that my family and I accomplished. It really was jam packed full of activities, growth, and accomplishments. Sometimes the road was smooth, sometimes bumpy, and sometimes it seemed all uphill. […]

I seem to run out the door every morning mumbling, “I’m late, I’m late.” Even though my alarm goes off bright and early, I still am the Alice in Wonderland’s white rabbit each weekday morning. Starting my day earlier is not what is going to help make my mornings be smoother. I already wake up […]

Today’s blog post is a shout out to Nurse Practitioners everywhere (last week was National Nurse Practitioners’ Week) and to reproductive health and birth control! Yep, you heard me right – birth control. Yes, this is a bit different from my norm and probably even stranger coming from a menopausal mom of six! But hey, as […]

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I am Stacey; I am a wife, mother of six of a blended family, teacher, and part-time athlete. I am forever busy planning, organizing, and living every day to the fullest. I am here to share with you my tips and tricks to keeping it all together.